Reports and Communications Associate, SC-6, Cotabato (For Filipino National Only)

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE TYPE OF CONTRACT: SERVICE CONTRACT JOB GRADE: SC-6 UNIT/DIVISION: PARTNERSHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS UNIT DUTY STATION (City, Country): COTABATO CITY, MAGUINDANAO, PHILIPPINES DURATION: 12 MONTHS WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION

BACKGROUND

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

The World Food Programme’s engagement in the Philippines is constantly evolving. Initially commencing operations in the 1960s, WFP officially re-established its presence in 2006 to support the peace process in Mindanao, to provide life-saving food assistance in emergencies and to develop programmes that seek to improve nutrition and the overall quality of life of vulnerable people.

Since 1 July 2018, WFP has been implementing a five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP 2018-2023) to support the Government of the Philippines to address food insecurity, reduce malnutrition and build the resilience of vulnerable populations. In its strategic plan, WFP identified four outcomes and five main activities: • Strategic outcome 1: Crisis-affected people in the Philippines are able to meet their food and nutrition needs during and immediately after an emergency. • Strategic outcome 2: Women, boys and girls in provinces prioritized by the Government have adequate and healthy diets to reduce malnutrition by 2022 in line with government targets. • Strategic outcome 3: Vulnerable communities in Mindanao have improved food security and nutrition by 2022 in line with government targets. • Strategic outcome 4: National and local government agencies have enhanced capabilities to reduce vulnerability to shocks by 2022.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Reports and Communications Associate will perform its duties under the direct supervision of WFP Head of Cotabato Sub-Office, in close collaboration with the Partnerships, Communications and Reports (PCR) Unit in WFP Philippines Country Office in Manila.

The Job holder will demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with general guidance. The job holder will also work in close collaboration with the other relevant colleagues, particularly Cotabato sub-office Programme and M&E colleagues.

JOB PURPOSE

The role will support the Cotabato Sub-Office in reporting and communicating on WFP activities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) region, with the goal to meet corporate and donor reporting requirements, and to support advocacy efforts of WFP for its activities in BARMM.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

Reports

• Keep abreast of all developments in Cotabato Sub-Office operations to prepare appropriate reports, briefing and background notes, and other documentation as required. • Liaise closely with all Units in order to gather and collate accurate data about WFP operations in BARMM. • Consolidate and analyse data on programme implementation and indicators in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports, drafting relevant, concise and engaging content. • Prepare reports for Cotabato Sub-Office and/or inputs for Country Office reports, including country briefs and annual reports. Ensure quality of information, coherence and consistency across the reports. • Prepare donor reports, in compliance with specific donor requirements, verifying the coherence of reports with related project proposals and previous reports, as well ensuring the report is written accordingly to a result-based management approach. • Keep track of report due dates and work in collaboration with Cotabato Sub-Office and the Country Office to follow-up and ensure timely reporting. • Design and develop compelling data visualizations. • Prepare information and briefing documents as required for missions and visitors to BARMM. • Systematically document, case studies form the field, develop program process and impact factsheets, info-graphs. • Document and develop reports on workshops and meetings.

Communications

• Prepare advocacy materials for Cotabato Sub-Office, including factsheets, presentations, web articles and social media posts, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages. • Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film, photographic, infographics, radio spots, and other communications projects. • Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies. • Organize and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, including but not limited to donor events, programmatic workshops and seminars. • Manage and maintain records and databases, such as journalist and media outlet contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organised and readily available for others to access. • Monitor traditional and social media output related to the Cotabato Sub office. • Ensure donor visibility is implemented in the field, in compliance with specific donor requirements. • Perform any other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience: Preferably minimum six years of professional experience in a relevant field of work after completion of secondary school education or completion of bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least three years of professional experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• With a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
• Experience working in BARMM preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and writing skills.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

• Approximate salary is minimum of PHP 59,000 ++ and a maximum is PHP 76,000 ++
• Medical coverage that can be extended to eligible dependents/s

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications is on 28 December 2022, Wednesday, 11:59 PM (Manila time). Qualified candidates are required to complete an online candidate profile on UN WFP Careers Website http://www.wfp.org/careers. Only applications received on this website are considered valid and will be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.